Abstract: The sealing and guide device of the invention is characterized by the fact that, when the panel 7 is in its position for closing the opening 2, the sliding level determined between the slideways 3 and the skids 8 is lower than the level of the panel 7, so that there is a natural water flow slope (arrow A) extending sideways taking the water away from the gasket 12, which is compressed by the panel 7, said gasket being higher than the bodywork 1 around the opening 2 by virtue of the slidiing level being offset relative to the panel 7.

Abstract: An opening roof arrangement for a motor vehicle roof which consists of a carrier structure in the form of a frame which is capable of being mounted in an opening in the vehicle roof and retained on the edge thereof. A panel is mounted to a support assembly pivotally mounted on the frame about a pivot axis which is parallel to and in the vicinity of the front edge of the frame. An operating and locking member is mounted to the support assembly and co-operates with a rear edge of the frame to cause the support assembly to pivot from a first position in which it extends in a horizontal plane of the frame, the panel forming a closure system for the opening by resting on a seal provided on the inside edge of the frame, to a second position in which the support assembly is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane of the frame about the pivot axis.